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Nine8Six 11-29-2013 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shehadehd (Post 374340)
Haha... Ummm, that's a photoshop of what I'm going to do.

OUCH, please don't do that to me again :o

Mate you got some serious skills... I was convinced you did those overnight :/

Shehadehd 11-29-2013 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 374341)
OUCH, please don't do that to me again :o

Mate you got some serious skills... I was convinced you did those overnight :/

Thank you :)

It's the only thing that saves me from repainting everything I do. If I'm not absolutely convinced before I start, I usually change my mind half way through. I'm picking up some black Plastidip and glossifier today and calling body shops to see who can do a custom order of brake caliper paint. Keep you posted

Shehadehd 12-16-2013 07:03 PM

Opinions on brake caliper and wheel color
 
Double post

Shehadehd 12-16-2013 07:16 PM

I've finally got everything I need to make this plan come through. I've decided to kickstart the process by redoing the center console and various trim pieces with vinyl wrap.



This isn't really on topic with the thread title of brake calipers, but I wanted everyone's honest opinion on what they think, mainly about the acid green accent. I'm considering adding this accent in various places; like door handles, horizontal trim that divides the upper and lower dash, brake calipers, trim of pedals, etc.



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BruceH 12-16-2013 07:29 PM

It's not my choice of color, but, I still like it, assuming you are going with those colors on your calipers and other accents. I would not over do it though. And since it is vinyl, if you get tired of it, you can always go back.

particlewave 12-16-2013 08:42 PM

I honestly think it's too much.

Maybe something more subtle like a pinstripe down the ebrake handle or just the stitching on the shift boot and on a custom leather wrap steering wheel.
It's funny because I've been experimenting with the green on interior bits for the last week also...decided to go with white accents, though.

Get some neon green masking tape and experiment ;)
That's what I do.

mump 12-19-2013 07:56 AM

what is that other vinyl's color called, I like it.

epapp 12-19-2013 09:20 AM

Yes I believe I vomited a little bit when I saw that center console with green :barf:


You should finally do your wheels this weekend so I can see how it looks, and decide if I want to taint my dr.seuss inspired porsche rims with plastidip as well

Shehadehd 12-21-2013 10:24 AM

One coat... Good enough
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heliguy 12-21-2013 12:12 PM

Finished painting yet?

Shehadehd 12-21-2013 01:31 PM

Just the base coat. I still have to clear coat the whole thing

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Shehadehd 12-21-2013 01:49 PM

Second clear coat
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heliguy 12-21-2013 02:00 PM

Is that paint or Plasti-dip?

Shehadehd 12-21-2013 02:16 PM

Opinions on brake caliper and wheel color
 
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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 377730)
Is that paint or Plasti-dip?


Plasti dip.

Why? Does it look like sh|t lol

Shehadehd 12-21-2013 03:20 PM

Done!
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Nine8Six 12-21-2013 03:59 PM

Niceeeeee work, good taste and all!

Now you just need to order one set of those R14 in black and you are rolling with class again

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heliguy 12-22-2013 06:24 AM

No, it looks great! Did you use the glossifier or something else? I Plasti-Dipped my lugs too.

Shehadehd 12-22-2013 07:40 AM

Opinions on brake caliper and wheel color
 
Thanks for the compliments everyone!

I used the plasti dip glossifier. Btw, did your wheels still feel tacky even after the completely dried? Lol

I was finally able to take a picture with natural sunlight on the wheels :)
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Shehadehd 12-22-2013 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mump (Post 377342)
what is that other vinyl's color called, I like it.


The black one is black brushed metal vinyl. I bought it from eBay ; it's Avery supreme. I have to say, it forms just like 3m 1080 and is really good quality

heliguy 12-22-2013 01:39 PM

Tacky? No, they feel more like they are rubber, which makes perfect sense. The only thing I don't like is that they are harder to clean now, not just a simple wipe down.


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